What is the cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-Octeville?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Cherbourg via Lille - Europe Train Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-Octeville?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Cherbourg via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The distance between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-Octeville is 664 km. The road distance is 496.7 km.

How do I travel from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €110 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville bus from?

Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville train from?

Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville train arrive?

Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville is 497 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville?

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg-Octeville?

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Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain 3311 / ...
6h 7m
€115–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus
11h 25m
€55–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
3. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
8h
€72–139
Drive 496.7 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 496.7 km
4h 59m
€77–112
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
4. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
8h 9m
€99–205

Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville by train

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Distance: 664 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Cherbourg via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Cherbourg via Lille - Europe Train Station and Caen in around 11h 25m.

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